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MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST

R. NELSON BIGGS

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THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF

DELAWARE

The One Hundred Thirty - Fourth Annual Convocation of the Grand

Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Delaware was held in the Masonic

Temple, 818 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday,

March 9, A.D. 2002, A.I. 2532. The Grand Chapter was opened in

Ample Form at 1:00 P.M. by the Right Excellent Grand King, Archie

W. Bethard, III, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain, followed by the

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Most Excellent Grand High Priest, R. Nelson Biggs, was then

received into the Grand Convocation and afforded Grand Honors. M.E.

Companion Biggs extended a warm welcome to all those in attendance.

The following members of Grand Chapter were present:

GRAND OFFICERS

M.E. Grand High Priest R. Nelson Biggs

R. E. Grand King Archie W. Bethard

R. E. Grand Scribe Robert E. Wasson

R.E. Grand Treasurer Richard A. Scarlott, PGHP-pt

R.E. Grand Secretary C. Granville McVey, PGHP -pt

E. Grand Captain of the Host Franklin R. Townsend

E. Grand Principal Sojourner Arthur A. Loveless

E. Grand Royal Arch Captain Scott A. Dalton

E. Grand Marshal Herbert J. Atkinson

E. Grand Master of the 3rd Veil

E. Grand Master of the 2nd Veil Jon B. Cottrell

E. Grand Master of the 1st Veil

E. Rev. Grand Chaplain Wayne M. Schutz

E. Grand Sentinel Robert A. Benson

E. Grand Lecturer Dean E. Lowe

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E. Grand Aide to M.E. Grand High Priest Charles F. Starkey

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

Chester C. Coffin, 1969 Wayne M. Schutz, 1992

Donald D. Thomas, 1978 Charles H. Lengel, Jr., 1993

James A. Pletz, 1983 William J. Littel, 1994

Harry M. Sullivan, Jr, 1986 C. William Tulloch, 1995

C. Granville McVey, 1987 Albert J. Miller, 1996

Richard A. Scarlott, 1988 Sheldon L. Edwards, 1997

John B. Dorsey, 1989 Haywood I. Buck, Jr., 1998

Richard W. Garland, 1990 Richard L. Weaver, 1999

CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS

WASHINGTON & LAFAYETTE CHAPTER NO. 1

Robert A. Benson High Priest

Wayne D. Mower, III King

ST. JOHN'S CHAPTER NO. 4

Charles T. Hart, PHP King

Robert Wasson, PHP Scribe

DELTA CHAPTER NO. 6

John A. Loeb High Priest

HOPE CHAPTER NO. 7

Chester C. Coffin, PGHP Scribe

KENT CHAPTER NO. 8

James T. Ruby High Priest

Richard L. Weaver, PGHP King

BRANDYWINE CHAPTER NO. 9

Wayne T. Slack King

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DAYLIGHT CHAPTER NO. 10

Milton O. Wood High Priest

A constitutional number of Chapters being represented, Most

Excellent Grand High Priest Biggs declared the Grand Chapter

empowered to undertake all the work that might be regularly placed

before it.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the reading of the

Minutes of the 133rd Annual Convocation was dispensed with and the

Minutes were approved as will be printed in the 2001 Proceedings of

the Grand Chapter.

ADMISSION OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS

On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, all Royal Arch

Masons in good standing, as listed in the Register of the Grand

Chapter, were admitted by courtesy.

PRESENTATION OF REPORTS

On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the Grand

Secretary was empowered to present all reports in brief at the will and

pleasure of the Grand High Priest and the consent of the members

present. Except as may be noted, all Reports herein contained were

regularly received, approved and ordered printed in these Proceedings.

REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

The Grand Secretary has been advised, by the respective Secretaries of

the Constituent Chapters, that the Companions, as noted in the

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RETURNS OF CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS, have been duly elected

and installed in their respective Chapters. As such, in addition to the

Officers of the Grand Chapter of Delaware, Past Grand High Priests,

and the Past High Priests of the Constituent Chapters of Delaware,

these so named Companions are thus entitled to seats in Grand

Chapter as representatives of their Chapters.

Fraternally submitted,

Charles W. Barkins, PGHP

DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

Distinguished Visitors from the neighboring jurisdictions and the

several Masonic Bodies in the State of Delaware were presented at the

Altar, as follows:

CONNECTICUT

R.E. Richard E. Larcom Past Chairman of Grand Custodians

M.P. Richard A. Eppler Past M.P. Grand Master

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

R.I. Ayres Domingues Grand Scribe

M.E. Robert B. Bussler Past Grand High Priest

M.E. W. Frederick Gore Past Grand High Priest

M.E. F. William Hershiser Past Grand High Priest

M.I. Richard Baldwin Most Illustrious Grand Master

MAINE

R.E. Gordon L. Kimball Past Grand King

MARYLAND

M.E. Carl Cicchetti, Sr. Grand High Priest

M.E. Robert B. Malwitz Past Grand High Priest

M.E. Joseph Chalker Past Grand High Priest

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E. Caulder Morris High Priest

E. Pat Curtis Past High Priest

NEW YORK

R.E. Donald Harrison Past Grand Sentinel

R.E. “Rex” Long Past District Deputy Grand High Priest

R.E. E. William Whittaker Past District Deputy Grand High Priest

R.E. Oliver Mereness Past District Deputy Grand High Priest

PENNSYLVANIA

M.E. Ronald L. Pennell Grand High Priest

RHODE ISLAND

M.E. Dewey L. Smith Grand High Priest

M.E. Robert J. Stearns PGHP, Grand Secretary

M.E. Raymond E. Hassell Past Grand High Priest

VERMONT

M.E. Belford A. Belles Past Grand High Priest

VIRGINIA

M.E. George D. Stevens Past Grand High Priest

R.E. Richard Baldwin Past District Deputy Grand High Priest

Each of the Distinguished Visitors was greeted and received by Most

Excellent Grand High Priest Biggs with fond words of remembrances

of their sojourns together and sincere thanks for joining with us this

weekend.

RECEPTION OF GRAND LODGE OF DELAWARE

The Most Excellent Grand High Priest then welcomed at the Altar, the

following Past Grand Masters and current officers of the Grand Lodge

of Delaware.

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M.W. Herbert J. Atkinson, P.G.M.

M.W. Warren F. Schueler, Sr., PGM

M. W. Herbert P. Fulmer, P.G.M., Grand Treasurer

M. W. James A. Pletz, P. G. M.

M. W. Albert H. Westerside, P. G. M.

GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER

Most Excellent Richard L. Weaver, General Grand Chapter

Ambassador for Delaware, presented at the altar Right Excellent

Sheldon L. Edwards, Sr., Deputy General Grand High Priest for the

Northeast Region, and General Grand Master of the First Veil.

RECEPTION OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL

GRAND MASTER OF MASONS IN DELAWARE

Most Worshipful James S. Russell, Jr., Grand Master of Masons in

Delaware, was escorted into the Grand Chapter by Past Grand Master

Herbert J. Atkinson and presented to the Most Excellent Grand High

Priest. The Most Worshipful Grand Master was invited to the East,

afforded Symbolic Grand Honors and presented the gavel to preside over

Grand Chapter. The Grand Master extended a warm welcome to the

visitors and all present and wished for them a most enjoyable stay in this

Grand Jurisdiction. Most Worshipful Russell then returned the gavel of

authority to Most Excellent Companion Biggs so he could preside over his

Grand Session.

RECOGNITION OF PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

On direction of the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, the Past Grand

High Priests in attendance, as noted above, assembled west of the

Altar. They then introduced themselves and stated their year of

service to the Companions. M.E. Companion Biggs thanked them for

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all their past endeavors and for their advice, assistance and labors

during the year. They were then afforded Capitular Grand Honors.

RECOGNITION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

On direction of the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, the Grand

Representatives arose, and were greeted by the Most Excellent Grand

High Priest, who reminded them to continue their good work of

cementing the bond of brotherly love between the sister jurisdictions.

CORRESPONDENCE

The Grand Secretary noted that he had received regrets from the

Grand High Priests of Massachusetts, Quebec and Ontario who were

unable to attend and join in our festivities.

ADDRESS OF THE MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST

Distinguished guests, officers of the Grand Chapter of Delaware, and

visitors, it is indeed an honor for me to welcome you into this 134th

annual convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of

Delaware.

I especially want to thank Grand Master Russell for taking time from

his schedule to be with us today. It would be impossible for me at this

time to thank everyone who has helped, aided and given me wise

counsel this past year; so I will just simply say to everyone "a big

thank you".

I have had the opportunity to meet several outstanding Masons from

Maine to Virginia. One who stands out in my mind is Past ME Grand

High Priest, Jack Quillen of Maryland. On my first visit as Grand

High Priest of this jurisdiction to the District of Columbia, I met

Brother Jack for the first time. During our conversations, I told him

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that I was born and raised on the Eastern Shore. Jack's eyes lit up

and we have remained close since. In fact, a special thanks to him for

naming me an honorary member of the Grand Chapter of Maryland.

In closing, a special thanks to my better half, who has traveled with

me on many of my out-of-state visits. Without her, well, I just don’t

want to think about it. God knows where I would have wound up.

Also, Jean and I both, I feel have established a lifelong friendship in

Archie and Diane Bethard, especially our trip to the Northeast Grand

Conference in Maine. We flew up together from BWI and on our

return flight on Sept. 9, we looked down upon NYC's World Trade

Center. The following Tuesday, it was gone. Little did we know, what

changes would occur in our country.

Also, again I express my many thanks to everyone.

Sincerely and fraternally,

R. Nelson Biggs

Grand High Priest

On Motion, regularly moved, seconded and approved, the Report of the

Most Excellent Grand High Priest was received and referred to the

Jurisprudence Committee.

REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER

REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY

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Your Grand Secretary is pleased to make this report to this Grand

Chapter. I thank all who have helped make the year and have

appreciated the assistance given to me by all bodies that I have

corresponded with this year.

Here is a records of all income received in the Grand Secretary’s Office

and an accounting for all vouchers issued.

Income: Expenses:

Annual per capita 2356.10 Annual Convocation 1038.51

Permanent Fund Donations 265.99 Engraving 32.50

RARA Donations 1065.00 Rituals 75.00

Gen. Gd. Chapter Per Capita 262.35

Total Income: 3687.09 GHP Apron and Case 257.45

Grand Secretary Honorarium (1) 250.00

Grand Secretary Office Expenses 78.09

Postage 227.46

Printing/mailing proceedings 0 (2)

RARA 1262.53

Total Expenses 3483.89

(1) Payment of 2000 Honorarium not made until 3/2001

(2) Proceedings not completed in fiscal year

From a membership perspective, I must sadly report a loss for the

year.

MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY

CHAPTER START EXALT REIN AFFIL DEMIT SUSP DIED END

WASH & LAFAY. NO. 1 80 3 3 0 0 3 1 82

ST. JOHN'S NO. 4 91 1 6 0 0 1 5 92

DELTA NO. 6 92 5 0 0 1 1 5 90

HOPE NO. 7 102 2 0 0 0 3 2 99

KENT NO. 8 71 0 2 0 2 4 2 65

BRANDYWINE NO. 9 99 3 0 0 0 4 3 95

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DAYLIGHT NO. 10 48 0 0 1 1 0 0 48

TOTALS 583 14 11 1 4 16 18 571

NET LOSS 12

In reviewing the last several reports, it is noted that deaths are

continuing to run around 10-20 per year. This number cannot be

helped, but we must redouble our efforts in the Demits and

suspensions, which amount to a large part of our membership decline.

Every effort should be made by a personal visit to maintain these

members. We also need to redouble our efforts in finding new

members. There are many Master Masons who have not received the

additional light that could benefit from our teachings.

I appreciate all the support I have received from the Secretaries of the

subordinate Chapters. I do ask that all file timely monthly reports as

this makes things easier for this office.

The Internet and email have been most helpful this year. I encourage

all who need to contact this office to take advantage of it. Monthly

reports may be filed in this manner and I encourage all Secretaries to

provide me with their email address.

To our Most Excellent Grand High Priest, R. Nelson Biggs, I know you

have had some physical challenges this year, but I congratulate you on

your successes and trust that you and Jean will be able to get some

rest.

Lastly, thanks to all the Companions for the honor you have bestowed

on me, it has been trying. My new position at Social Security makes

my task most difficult and I regret that I was unable to be present at

this Grand Convocation. I offer a huge thanks for having Most

Excellent C. Granville McVey cover the Grand Secretary’s duties

today.

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Sincerely and fraternally yours,

Mark E. Irwin

Grand Secretary

On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the report of the

Grand Secretary was received and appropriate portions referred to the

Finance Committee.

REPORT OF THE MEMORIALS COMMITTEE

Let us begin with prayer:

Eternal God, Supreme High Priest of Heaven and Earth, we confess

that we are children of dust, greatly in need of your gracious care. We

confess that we have not always lived the life you would have us live,

nor responded to your love and care in the manner you would choose.

Have mercy on us, and raise us to new life, especially at this time

when we come together to remember those Companions who have

preceded us to your Eternal Holy Temple. May what we do today, and

each day of our lives be acceptable in your sight. Amen.

Today we remember those Companions who have been received before

the Throne of Grace. Some were “giants among their peers”, others

more ordinary men, but each unique in his talents and his ability to

serve Almighty God. Each had his opportunities to server our God –

some in the public view, some quietly. All had their God’s plan for

their lives. There are those whom we remember as having great, or

little, impact on our lives. Let us pause to remember by name those

who were important to us (pause). May they all rest in peace.

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At this time we bring tokens of commemoration and esteem as we

remember them, and as we offer tribute:

A carnation in memory of our Past Grand High Priests;

A carnation in memory of our Past High Priests;

A carnation in memory of our Constituent Chapter Companions

A carnation in memory of those departed Companions from

our Sister Grand Jurisdictions, wherever dispersed; and

A carnation in memory of those Companions, although unknown

to us, lost in the World Trade Center and Pentagon disasters.

Let us pray:

Thou, O Lord, knowest our down-sitting and our uprising, and

understandest our thoughts afar off. Consider and hear us as we

remember those Companions who have gone before us to be with You.

Give us faith, that we may see beyond touch and sight, and experience

signs of your kingdom. Give us good hope, so that we may bravely walk

our earthly way, and look forward to glad heavenly reunion. May You,

O God, bless and keep us all. Amen.

The Rev. James R. Herrington, PHP

Grand Chaplain

At the request of the Grand High Priest, the previous recipients of the F.

Irving Crow Award of Honor were asked to stand in place while the

following report was read.

F. IRVING CROW AWARD OF HONOR

Respectfully submitted,

Sheldon L. Edwards, Sr., PGHP (2000), Chairman

Haywood I. Buck, Jr., PGHP (2001)

Richard L. Weaver, PGHP (2002

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The F. Irving Crow Award was presented to our esteemed Companion

at the Friday Night Banquet in the presence of his devoted wife Mary.

REPORT OF THE YORK RITE ADVANCEMENT, PLANNING

AND EDUCATION

Most Excellent Grand High Priest and Companions of this Grand

Chapter, your Committee on York Rite Leadership and Education is

pleased to report on a most successful year. As has been noted in the

past, the challenge to this Committee is one common across all York

Rite Bodies and thus the reason that several years ago we enacted

legislation within Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand

Commandery for a common Committee across those three bodies. We

also recognized at that time that we share a like charter with the

Grand Lodge and the Scottish Rite and would continue to work with

those bodies in this area. This effort has paid off handsomely this year

as we join with the Grand Lodge in the first Retreat weekend

sponsored by this Grand Lodge – “A Leadership Retreat – Your

Journey to the East.” A weekend at Dewey Beach wherein Brethren,

Companions, Sir Knights, Sublime Princes and their Ladies will join

together to be well FUELed with Fun, Unity, Education and

Leadership. This represents a magnificent opportunity for all

Appendant Bodies to join and learn together.

The Committee is very proud of this accomplishment and is indebted to

those of the Grand Lodge who have made this possible. The particulars

– April 12, 13, and 14th at Ruddertown, Dewey Beach, cost – a very

nominal $70 per person registration fee including all Retreat

materials, meals, gratuities, hospitality and entertainment – an

absolute bargain. Hotel arrangements may be made at the Best

Western Gold Leaf. Further particulars can be obtained from the

Grand Recorder.

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Fraternally submitted for the Committee,

Donald D. Thomas, PGHP

REPORT OF THE RITUAL COMMITTEE

The Committee on Rituals is pleased to report that in the past year

some chapters have really improved in their opening and closing

ritualistic work. This reflects on the assistance given to the chapters

by the ritual committee. However, some are still struggling to properly

perform the opening and closing ritualistic work.

Some of the chapters are not filling all of their chairs and therefore it

is difficult for them to be proficient in their rituals.

The degree work in the chapters has been conferred in a most

proficient manner. This is a result of selecting the better qualified

ritualists from various chapters for the degree team.

Many of the newly installed officers for 2002 will be receiving

instructions to improve their ritualistic work.


Wayne M. Schutz, PGHP

Grand Lecturer

INSURANCE COVERAGE

The Grand Secretary regularly moved, and it was duly seconded, that

this Grand Chapter, in conjunction with the other York Rite Bodies

meeting this weekend, continue with the Liability Insurance coverage

program. The costs will be the same as last year. APPROVED.

REPORT OF THE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE

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ZZZZZZZZZ On 7 October 2000, the Multi-Jurisdictional festival was

held at the George Washington National Memorial in Alexandria,

Virginia. Five Companions with six candidates accompanied Most

Excellent Carl V. Dreisbach, Jr., Grand High Priest of the Grand

Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Delaware to the festival. Chapter was

opened in form by the Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the District

of Columbia, John Vergalla in the North Room of the Memorial.

After all dispensations were read the Grand High Priest announced

that any chapters having petitions to be balloted on could do so at that

time. Two chapters from Virginia and Delta, No. 6 from Delaware

proceeded to ballot on their petitions. Following these ballots, the

chapter was called from labor to refreshment and a Lodge on Mark

Master was open for work and instruction. A degree team from the

District conferred the degree. This was “Good work, true work,” such

work as we usually see at the festival. Following the Mark Degree,

members from Maryland conferred the Past Masters Degree. Next a

degree team from the District of Columbia conferred the Most

Excellent Master Degree with Most Excellent Wayne M. Schutz, Past

Grand High Priest of Delaware giving the lecture and charge. As

usual, this was done in an efficient manner. Following lunch,

companions from Virginia conferred the Royal Arch Degree in a

manner worthy of the Most Excellent George “Kingfish” Stephens and

Most Excellent Howard Coleman, Past Grand High Priests of Virginia.

There were a total of sixty-three candidates in the class.

At the conclusion of the Royal Arch Degree, Most Excellent Eugene F.

Moorefield, Jr., Grand High Priest of Virginia thanked Most Excellent

John Vergalla, Grand High Priest of the District of Columbia for

hosting a most successful Multi-Jurisdiction Festival. The Grand High

Priest of Maryland and Delaware were recognized along with Most

Excellent Wayne M. Schutz, PGHP of Delaware and Most Excellent

Robert Bussler of the District of Columbia. Bob was the festival

coordinator and was Right Worshipful Master in the Mark Master

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Degree. The chapter was closed using the Virginia closing at 3:55 P.M.

peace and harmony prevailing. This was very impressive and was

appreciated by all as it gave everyone a part in the closing ritual.


C. William Tulloch, PGHP

Chairman

For the record, the Grand Secretary noted the following planned

schedule of events for the multi-jurisdictional festival.:

MULTI JURISDICTIONAL SCHEDULE

Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Host DE PA NJ VA MD DC DE

MARK MD DE VA DC PA NJ MD

PAST DE MD DC NJ VA MD DE

M.E.M. VA NJ PA MD DC PA VA

ROYAL. PA DC MD DE NJ VA PA

REPORT OF THE GRAND YORK RITE ANNUAL MEETING

ZZZZZZZZ The responsibility of the committee included the banquet,

ladies' luncheon, men’s luncheon, buffet luncheon at the Ramada Inn

in the hospitality rooms on Friday, March 9, and the facilities that

provided the lodging of our distinguished guests.

Transportation was provided from the Ramada Inn to the Grand Lodge

located at 818 Market Street and return at the specified time.

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This year the men’s' luncheon was catered by Joe Schwartz and food

service personnel from his place of business in Salisbury, MD. We

thank M.E. Carl V. Dreisbach Jr., Grand High Priest, for making these

arrangements.

The committee would like to thank P.H.P. Franklin R. Townsend, his

lady Joyce, and P.H.P. Howard Robertson, III for stepping in and

printing the banquet programs. It was greatly appreciated. We also

would like to thank the three Grand Presiding Officers, whose ladies

and friends supplied the hospitality rooms in fine fashion.

The committee recommends that the incoming chairmen of the York

Rite Annual Meeting Committee begin their planning as soon as

possible, thereby avoiding any unexpected changes.

Some highlights that may be of interest: the banquet served a total of

201, the men’s luncheon over 100 and the ladies luncheon 45.

The committee takes this opportunity to thank all who willingly gave

of their time and talent to make the festivities of the weekend a

success.


The Committee

REPORT OF THE PORTRAIT AND JEWEL COMMITTEE

ZZZZZZZZ The Portrait and Jewel Committee continues to function

the same way it has for the past fifteen plus years. The only major

difference is that P.G.H.P. C. Granville McVey is now fabricating the

frames for the portraits.

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Franklin R. Townsend, P.H.P.

REPORT OF THE YOUTH COMMITTEE

ZZZZZZZZZZZ Both of our youth organizations, namely the Order of

DeMolay and Job’s Daughters, have continued to serve in an

exemplary manner in their involvement in numerous fraternal as well

as public functions. Ritual work has greatly improved in each body.

As mentioned in last year’s report, the DeMolay Executive Director’s

leadership efforts and devotion have paid big dividends to this body.

When he started this assignment in 1996, he had 5 boys to work with.

It is noteworthy to point out that in only 5 years, this number has

increased to over 70 boys at this time. In the DeMolay Grand Master’s

initiation held on March 3, 2001, all 3 DeMolay Chapters participated

in outstanding ritual work, in initiating 2 new candidates and 5

members who received the DeMolay degree. In addition, there was a

large turnout of boys from 3 other jurisdictions including one DeMolay

body from out of state.

The Job’s Daughters Bethels seem to be collectively progressing nicely.

One Bethel is scheduled to serve breakfast for our Grand Lodge

meeting on March 24, 2001 in Dover.

With the tragedy of recent school shootings across our country, it

seems that we need more members in these youth organizations to

learn the leadership and moral skills to prevent further repetition of

this kind of behavior. However, this cannot be accomplished without a

much greater presence of competent adult advisors. This need is

particularly strong in the DeMolay body. Therefore, this committee

recommends that we strive to support our young people in this effort.

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If you are able to help, and can spare a little time to this worthwhile

cause, please let us know. The returns from this effort will be amazing,

and I can’t stress enough the importance of this activity, and the

satisfaction you will receive from helping out.


Robert E. Wasson, P.H.P.

REPORT OF BY-LAWS COMMITTEE

The By-laws committee received one request to change their By-laws.

That request was from Delta Chapter # 6, RAM, Newport, Delaware

Current By-law:

Article VII,Section 2 reads:

SECTION 2. The annual dues shall be eighteen dollars, payable

annually in December. Plus Grand Chapter Assessments.

Proposed change will read:

Article VII, Section 2. The annual dues shall be set by the

Chapter, payable annually in December. Plus Grand Chapter

Assessments. The annual dues may be amended after being proposed

in writing, read before the Chapter at a Stated Convocation and laid

over until the next Stated Convocation before being voted upon; two-

thirds of all members present shall be necessary for adoption of such

amendment.

There is no conflict with Grand Chapter, the members had received

due and timely notice to appear at the Stated Convocation.

The Committee there-by grants the change in By-laws for Delta

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Chapter #6.


Benjamin F. Lloyd, Jr., PGM, PHP

Eugene R. Small, PHP, Chairman

Upon motion duly made and seconded the recommendation was

passed. APPROVED

GOVERNOR TO THE ALBERT T. HANBY TRUST REPORT

As Chairman of this committee I received no notice this capitular year

of any meeting of the Albert T. Hanby Trust Committee. This, I would

assume, is owing to the fact that the land held within the Trust is on a

long-term lease to the Y.M.C.A. of Northern Delaware.

However, one spark of interest was forthcoming from our esteemed

Companion in Pennsylvania, Jerry Hamilton, who requested as much

information as I had available on the subject. I understand he made a

most interesting presentation to a Masonic group on the history of

Albert T. Hanby, a Pennsylvania Master Mason


Sheldon L. Edwards, Sr., PGHP

Chairman

REPORT OF THE R.A.R.A. COMMITTEE

During 2001, Delaware Royal Arch Masons supported Royal Arch

Research Assistance (RARA) individually and by Chapter. As is

tradition in Delaware, each Chapter continued to encourage and collect

donations to this worthy cause in ways unique to the Chapter. As

examples, a Chapter may pass the hat at each convocation, another

may include part of the cost of refreshments, another may assess its

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members, another may make special donations on behalf of a deceased

Companion, or another might donate an amount from its general fund.

Whatever the method, each Chapter continues to place importance on

the research supported by RARA to assist those who have a learning

disability due to a Central Auditory Processing Disorder.

According to the year-end report from the General Grand Chapter

RARA Headquarters, since its inception, Royal Arch Masons have

donated $4,716,093.67, of which, Delaware Companions have

contributed $16,583.69. During 2001, Companions in Delaware

donated $2,248.65 to RARA, which includes a generous donation of

$1,000.00 by the Grand Eastern Star Chapter of Delaware from funds

raised at their Annual Summer Benefit.

This past year, at every official visit to subordinate Chapters by M.E.

Grand High Priest Nelson Biggs, Grand King Archie Bethard gave a

brief talk about what RARA is all about and commended the Delaware

Companions for their support.

Five Delaware Chapters also received 100% Certificates from the

General Grand Chapter RARA office signifying that Chapter donations

during 2001 were from 100 % of its members.

At the Annual Grand Chapter Convocation held on March 9, 2002, the

following donations to RARA in the amount of $873.20 were presented

to be forwarded to RARA Headquarters:

St. Johns Chapter No. 4 $150.00

Delta Chapter No. 6 128.60

Kent Chapter No. 8 34.00

Brandywine Chapter No. 9 335.60

Daylight Chapter No. 10 75.00

PMI The Printer People 50.00

Tristate Courier & Carriage, Inc, 80.00

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PGHP Albert J. Miller 20.00

We expect that Delaware Companions will continue to contribute

generously to RARA during 2002.

Fraternally Submitted,

Richard W. Garland, PGHP

During the presentation of this Report representatives from several

Chapters made donations.

REPORT OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL

The General Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Medal in Bronze is

presented to a Royal Arch Mason for meritorious service to Royal Arch

Masonry, other than holding Masonic office as a Past Grand High

Priest or as a Grand Chapter officer. Only one such medal may be

presented each year in each jurisdiction affiliated with the General

Grand Chapter.

This year your committee will presenting to a worthy Royal Arch

Mason, its fiftieth award. Way back in 1952, that first recipient was a

Companion by the name of Alfred E. Pool, Past Grand High Priest,

who was a member of St. John’s Chapter No. 4 and a member of St.

John’s Chapter No. 4 and a member of Lodge No. 20 of New Jersey.

The Committee is proud to have selected Excellent Companion Vernon

E. (Pete) Lee as the recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal. Pete

is a well known and respected Mason in Delaware who has

distinguished himself and improved the Craft through active

participation in Masonic affairs. He served Unity Lodge No. 32 as

Worshipful Master in 1975 and 1981, and continues to serve the Lodge

as Treasurer. His Royal Arch activities have been many and varied.

Pete served as High Priest of Delta Chapter No. 6 in 1985 and, as a

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Charter Member, served Daylight Chapter No. 10 as High Priest for

two years in 1999-2000. He has served both Chapters on the Officer’s

Instructions Committee and has participated in many degree

conferrals by taking various stations in all four Capitular Degrees.

Pete has been appointed to several Grand Staffs and was a faithful

attendee at all Grand Staff visits to Delaware Chapters. He has also

done a fine job as Chairman of the Grand Chapter By-laws Committee

for a number of years.

Pete and his wife Leslie have lived in Delaware many years and have

one daughter and 3 grandchildren. Both Pete and Leslie are enjoying a

comfortable and busy retirement. She from DuPont and he from

Columbia Gas; where he utilized his draftsman skills for the company

and has also used those skills effectively to deisgn trestleboard covers

for Unity Lodge and Daylight Chapter.

We are confident that Excellent Companion Lee will continue to serve

Masonry and especially Royal Arch Masonry with distinction in future

years.


Carl V. Dreisbach, Jr., PGHP Chairman

The Distinguished Service Medal was presented at the banquet the

previous night so that Companion Lee’s lady could be present.

REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

ZZZZZZZZ Your Committee on Finance reports that we have examined

the books and accounts of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer of

this Grand Chapter and find them in order. It is recommended that the

Grand Secretary issue a voucher to the Grand Treasurer for each

disbursement. The portion of the Grand Secretary’s Report that deals

with finances has presented the revenues and expenses on an itemized

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basis. This has been a recommendation in the past and it is

reassuring to see this being adopted. The Grand Proceedings are the

official record of the activities of this Grand Chapter and the revenues

and expenses should be listed for everyone’s edification. The Grand

Treasurer’s Report is more inclusive since it includes all earnings or

fees by the bank as well.

The books of the Permanent Fund have been reviewed and we find the

disbursements to be in conformance with purpose of this fund. We do

note that there is no program to raise funds for this account on a

continuing basis. Most of the income is due to the efforts of a very few

companions, especially those who recycle aluminum cans and deliver

phone books and donate the earnings to the Grand Chapter.

The committee recommends acceptance of their reports for the year

ended. The proposed operating budget for next year is essentially the

same as last year and it’s adoption is recommended as well.

It is recommended that the accounts of this Grand Chapter remain

with the same financial institution for the next year. If changes are

necessary, they should be brought before the Finance Committee for

action until they can be brought before Grand Chapter. With a new

Grand Treasurer about to be elected for the coming year and a new

Grand Secretary being elected last year, this committee recommends

the Grand Chapter proceed with caution before it decides to move any

bank account or CD.

Every organized group of people needs different leaders and committee

people from year to year. It benefits every organization to change

committee people on a regular basis to present a fresh approach and to

prevent a small group from assuming authority. I have served as Chair

of the Finance Committee for several years and gladly turn the reins

over to a new Chair.

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The Grand Secretary and the Grand Treasurer are to be commended

for their diligence, for all of their efforts and for their wisdom in

guiding the finances of this Grand Chapter. The financial soundness

continues to improve. This Grand Chapter owes the Grand Treasurer,

Most Excellent C. Granville McVey, Past Grand High Priest a deep

debt of gratitude for his many years as Grand Treasurer, as the

originator of the Permanent Fund and for his tireless efforts to make

the Permanent Fund financially sound. This committee recommends

that he be named Grand Treasurer Emeritus.


Harry M. Sullivan, Jr.,

PGHP

Proposed Grand Chapter 2001 Budget

Description 1998 1999 2000 2001

Actual Actual Actual Proposed

Income: 3,472.25 3,111.42 3,500.00 3,500.00

Expenses:

Gen. Gd. Chapter Per Capita 268.20 273.60 270.90 280.00

Grand High Priest Expense (1) 269.00 294.00 523.97 300.00

Grand Secretary Honorarium 125.00 125.00 125.00

Grand Secretary Office Expenses 25.19 240.91 260.31 150.00

Copier/copies 54.74 17.83 25.00

Insurance Share 23.67 28.00 28.00

Postage 38.95 78.84 80.00

Engraving 5.00 5.00 5.00

GHP Apron and Case 233.45 273.45 236.95 245.00

Annual Convocation 200.88 831.27 450.00

Printing/mailing proceedings 871.71 780.05 894.00 900.00

Miscellaneous 35.98

Education Committee 8.52 25.00

RARA 100.00 66.00 100.00

Aprons 425.00

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GHP Jewels (10) 54.67

Grand Lodge for GWMNM 100.00

DeMolay add 200.00 30.00 30.00

Refund of Annual Report fees

Bible for DeMolay - shared cost 41.67

Accounts Payable 203.40

Total Expenses 2,351.77 2,346.68 3,816.66 2,743.00

Adjust expenses to proper year 101.25 187.24 187.24 187.24

Adjusted Annual Expense 2,453.02 2,533.92 4,003.90 2,930.24

Reimbursable Expenses:

Dues Cards

Rituals 150.00

GRAND TOTAL ALL

EXPENSES 2,603.02 2,533.92 4,003.90 2,930.24

1998 1999 2000 2001

On motion regularly made, seconded and approved by a standing

acclamation, M.E. C. Granville McVey was made Grand Treasurer

Emeritus.

On motion regularly made, seconded and approved the Report of the

Finance Committee and the above Budget was APPROVED.

REPORT OF THE PERMANENT FUND COMMITTEE

ZZZZZZZZZ The Permanent Fund Committee is pleased to report the

following as an activity of the Capitular Year just passed:

At the suggestion of the Grand High Priest, the Order of the Rose was

held in Dover on November 1, 2000.

Kent Chapter sponsored and hosted the dinner, which was well

received. The Degree was conferred by members of all seven Chapters.

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The proceeds were divided between the R.A.R.A. and the Permanent

Fund.

We thank P.H.P. Jon Cottrell, the members of the Degree Team, and

the Eastern Star that provided the meal. Above all we thank the

Companions who believe in and continue to support the Permanent

Fund.


John B. Dorsey, PGHP, Chairman

JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE

ADDRESS OF THE MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST

The Jurisprudence Committee is embarrassed in its inability to

provide you a complete report on the Address of our Most Excellent

Grand High Priest. Rather regretfully, due to circumstances which we

are sure were beyond his control, this Committee did not receive his

report in sufficient time to enable a total review of his actions. Thus

we comment on what we have been so advised and been able to deduce.

We commend our Most Excellent for his stewardship as head of this

Grand Body for this past year. A service that his past experience as a

Past Master in one of Delaware’s premier Craft Lodges and his

outstanding year as High Priest of Delta Chapter No. 6 had well

prepared him.

Our Most Excellent has attended to his duties in a most attentive

manner. Several of our sister jurisdictions have honored him by

welcoming him into their Grand Sessions and we are well pleased that

he has shared with hem of his knowledge and wit. We would expect

that from these visits he also has prospered and we would expect to

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reap the seeds that he has now deposited upon our fertile soils. We are

delighted that he too lent his wisdom and knowledge to the Northeast

Regional Conference in Maine. His expertise in the history of the Civil

War alone could have encompassed a large portion of those sessions.

He has warmed the convocations of each of the seven Chapters on his

official visitations as well as on several regular assemblies sharing

freely with them of his time and knowledge. He has also insured that

the Capitular Rite was present and well recognized at several of the

functions of our Grand Lodge. During his term, Delaware was also

privileged to host the Multi-Jurisdictional Festival and the Committee

is well please to extend the sincere thanks of this Grand Body to all

who participated in this most auspicious occasion. The camaraderie

and unity prevalent in this festival and shared amongst those new

Companions who join us on that occasion is well worth all the effort

and time expended.

Most Excellent Grand High Priest Biggs issued seven dispensations

during his term of office. The Committee finds these all to be within

the power and prerogatives of his office.

The Most Excellent has, on our behalf, welcomed six distinguished

Companions as our Grand Representatives near their Grand Chapter.

He also has nominated one of our distinguished Companions to serve

in a like capacity in Delaware. We have no doubt that those so named

will fulfill their duties with fidelity. Most Excellent Companion Biggs

makes no recommendations to this Grand Chapter and the Committee

rightly therefore assumes that he finds the affairs of this Grand

Chapter and its Constituent bodies in fine shape. It is surely true that

there are occasions in life where we just need to pause and reflect than

to rush to make change just for the sake of making change.

The Committee sincerely thanks the Most Excellent Grand High Priest

and Lady Jean for their time and effort on behalf of this Grand

Chapter. They have labored long and hard on our behalf and their

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dedication is most appreciated. Many of us are well aware that our

Most Excellent has for many years undertaken the most difficult chore

of being an official member of that business which attends to the last

parting that we pay to our friends, loved ones, Brethren and

Companions. He has always done this with the deepest of humility and

grace. His hearty handshake, his warm embrace, his tender smile has

provided much comfort to many of us. Perhaps it is best summed up in

words that are very familiar to him:

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found

Was blind but now I see.

Sincerely and fraternally,

Donald D. Thomas, PGHP, Chairman

Upon motion, duly made and seconded, the Report of the Grand High

Priest was ordered printed in the Proceedings of this Grand Session.

REPORT OF THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE

Administrative Matters

Resolved:

That before November 30 each year the Grand Secretary give the

Secretary of each constituent Chapter and to the Chairman of the

Jurisprudence Committee written notice of all proposed amendments

to the Constitution, Statutes, Rules, Regulations or Rituals of the

Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Delaware, that are to be acted

upon at its next succeeding Annual Convocation.

The Committee moved that this be considered a second and third

reading and that the resolution be accepted.

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Sincerely and fraternally

James A. Pletz, PGHP

Upon motion, duly made and seconded, this Report of the

Jurisprudence Committee on Administrative Matters was accepted and

the resolution was adopted.

RECOGNITION OF REPRESENTATIVE OF

DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

The Most Excellent Grand High Priest then recognized Most Excellent

Companion Carl Cicchetti, Sr., Grand High Priest of Maryland who

rose and gave fraternal greetings for the visitors. He thanked the

Companions for the hospitality of the weekend and congratulated the

Grand High Priest on the completion of a successful year.

RECOGNITION OF GENERAL GRAND HIGH PRIEST

The Most Excellent Grand High Priest then recognized, Most Excellent

Companion, William Schoene, General Grand High Priest of the

General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International, who

brought warm fraternal greetings to the assembled Companions. He

thanked the Most Excellent Grand High Priest for the hospitality and

friendship shown to him.

DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEES

The Most Excellent Grand High Priest then discharged all

Committees, expressing his thanks and that of all members of the

Grand Chapter for all their efforts during the past year.

ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

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Most Excellent Companion Dreisbach announced the time had arrived

for the Election of Officers for the ensuing Capitular year. The results

of the Election by unanimous ballot of the Grand Treasurer were:

M.E. Grand High Priest Archie W. Bethard, III

R. E. Grand King Robert E. Wasson

R. E. Grand Scribe Franklin R. Townsend

M.E. Grand Treasurer Richard A. Scarlott

M.E. Grand Secretary Mark E. Irwin

Each of those named accepted his respective office and was declared

duly elected.

The Grand Secretary then noted that St. John’s Chapter No. 1 had

proposed the name of Excellent Companion Franklin R. Townsend for

the station of Grand Captain of the Host. Such proposal being in

accordance with the Code of this Grand Jurisdiction, Right Excellent

Companion Biggs then announced the following appointments for the

ensuing Capitular year:

E. Grand Captain of the Host Walter F. Lokey

E. Grand Principal Sojourner Jon B. Cottrell

E. Grand Royal Arch Captain Dean E. Lowe

E. Grand Lecturer Richard L. Weaver, PGHP

E. Grand Marshal Robert A. Benson

E. Grand Master of Third Veil Lionel Hunter

E. Grand Master of Second Veil John W. Merkley

E. Grand Master of First Veil Charles T. Hart

E. Grand Chaplain Robert H. Hiddeman

E. Grand Sentinel Winfield W. Lane

E. Grand Aide to M.E. Grand High Priest James T. Ruby

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The elected and appointed Officers were installed in Ample Form by

Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest Donald D. Thomas, assisted by

Excellent Eugene R. Small as Grand Marshal.

APRON & JEWEL PRESENTATIONS

Grand High Priest Bethard was presented with his Grand High Priest

Apron, and the traveling Grand High Priest Jewel, while Past Grand

High Priest Biggs was presented his Past Grand High Priest jewel

from Most Excellent Companion Donald D. Thomas.

GRAND HIGH PRIESTS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH

R. Nelson Biggs

Grand High Priest

SCHEDULED VISITATIONS

The Grand High Priest directed the Grand Secretary to read the

following schedule of visitations to the Constituent Chapters.

Washington & Lafayette Chapter No. 1 October 21, 2002

St. John's Chapter No. 4 September 16, 2002

Delta Chapter No. 6 September 9, 2002

Hope Chapter No. 7 November 5, 2002

Kent Chapter No. 8 May 1, 2002

Brandywine Chapter No. 9 April 4, 2002

Daylight Chapter No. 10 April 25, 2002

ANNUAL CONVOCATION

On motion, the date and place of the 134th Annual Convocation of the

Grand Chapter of Delaware was set at 1:00 P.M., or earlier as

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necessity may require, on Saturday, March 9, 2002, in Wilmington,

Delaware.

APPOINTMENTS

The Grand High Priest directed the Grand Secretary to read the list of

Committee Appointments for the year. First named is the Chairman.

JURISPRUDENCE FINANCE

Donald D. Thomas, PGHP Herbert P. Fulmer

James A. Pletz, PGHP Harold T.J. Littleton

Richard L. Weaver, PGHP Arthur A. Loveless

GRAND HISTORIANS PERMANENT FUND

Herbert J. Atkinson C. Granville McVey, PGHP

Maynard H. Mires John B. Dorsey

Franklin R. Townsend Ronald C. Jamison

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL YOUTH

R. Nelson Biggs, PGHP (2004) R. E. Wasson (2002 – Chapter)

Carl V. Dreisbach, Jr., PGHP (2003) F R. Townsend (2003 – Council)

Richard L. Weaver, PGHP (2002) E.R.Small (2004 – Commandery)

F. IRVING CROW AWARD CREDENTIALS

Richard L. Weaver, PGHP, (2002) Charles W. Barkins, PGHP

Carl V. Dreisbach, Jr., PGHP, (2003) James M. Brittingham

R. Nelson Biggs, PGHP (2004) Arthur A. Loveless

MEMORIALS PORTRAIT AND JEWEL

Rev. James R. Herrington Franklin R. Townsend

Wayne M. Schutz, PGHP

ROYAL ARCH RES. ASSISTANCE PRINTING

Richard W. Garland, PGHP Mark E. Irwin

Kings of all Chapters Donald D. Thomas, PGHP

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FESTIVALS BY-LAWS

C. William Tulloch, PGHP Eugene R. Small, Chairman

Herbert J. Atkinson Benjamin F. Lloyd, Jr.

High Priests of all Chapters

MEMBERSHIP RETENTION RITUAL

Jon B. Cottrell Wayne M. Schutz ,PGHP

James T. Ruby Eugene R. Small

High Priests of all Chapters Wayne T. Slack

YORK RITE LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION

Mark E. Irwin (2002 - Chapter)

Franklin R. Townsend (2003 - Council)

Donald D. Thomas, PGHP (2004 – Commandery)

GRAND YORK RITE ANNUAL MEETING

Jon B. Cottrell (2002 – Commandery)

Arthur A. Loveless (2003 - Chapter)

James R. Herrington (2004 - Council)

ALBERT T. HANBY TRUST

Sheldon L. Edwards, PGHP, Governor

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to claim the attention of the Grand

Chapter, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Dreisbach wished for all

safe travels home and closed Grand Chapter in Ample Form at 4:20

P.M.

Attest:

Mark E. Irwin

Grand Secretary

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GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL

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* 1952 Alfred E. Pool

* 1953 James A. Lewis

* 1954 Harold A. Shaub

* 1955 Joseph R. Pittard

* 1956 Jesse E. Farlow

* 1957 Thomas R. Saunders

+ 1958 Martin C. Rauh

* 1959 Clarence W. Thompson

* 1960 Ernest M. Rogers

1961 Joseph P. Miller

* 1962 Thomas L. Sheldon

* 1963 James R. Hanna

* 1964 Harry H. Conner

* 1965 G. Willard Millman

* 1966 Willard S. Dickerson

# 1967 Lawrence B. Jones

* 1968 Charles J. Brodie

+ 1969 George S. Flumerfelt

* 1970 E. Paul Wootten

* 1971 Clifton A. Lutz

* 1972 Ralph Cassel

* 1973 Paul E. Hurter

* 1974 George S. Buhl

* 1975 Harry E. McBride

* 1976 George Kuba

* 1977 Samuel B. Rash, Jr.

p 1978 James A. Pletz

* 1979 Wilfred T. Mason

* 1980 James L. Crouse

* 1981 Robert E. Stewart

p 1982 Wayne M. Schutz

p 1983 C. William Tulloch

1984 Ray A. Schell

1985 Samuel L. Mellin

* 1986 Lambert E. Argo

* 1987 J. Norman Nicklas

p 1988 Charles H. Lengel, Jr.

p 1989 Franklin R. Townsend

p 1990 Carl V. Dreisbach, Jr.

1991 Harry D. Newell

* 1992 John F. McBride

p 1993 Archie W. Bethard, III

1994 William H. Athan

1995 John N. Phillos

1996 James A. Johnson

1997 David F. Coady

1998 Frank M. Keiser

p 1999 Charles J. Conley

2000 Maurice C. Barnes

2001 Vernon E. Lee

F. IRVING CROW AWARD OF HONOR

* 1978 Raymond A. Howard p 1991 Harry M. Sullivan, Jr.

p 1979 Chester C. Coffin p 1992 C. Granville McVey

* 1980 Charles E. Green p 1994 James A. Pletz

* 1981 William H. Cantwell p 1995 Franklin R. Townsend

* 1984 C. Ray Scarborough p 1996 Richard A. Scarlott

1985 James H. Hutchins p 1997 Charles H. Lengel, Jr.

p 1986 Donald D. Thomas 1998 Maynard H. Mires

1987 Henry G. Law p 1999 Warren F. Schueler,Sr.

* 1989 Richard H. Thomas p 2000 William J. Littel

1990 John J. Goodier

* - Deceased e - Excused p - Present

GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF DELAWARE

*Daniel C. Godwin, 1869-70

*Allen V. Lesley, 1871

*John R. McFee, 1872

*George W. Stone, 1873-74

*Willis Holden, 1875-76

*Jacob F. Mynich, 1877

*Alfred G. Coe, 1878-79

*John W. Lawson, 1880-81

*Thomas Davidson, 1882-83

*John Otto,Jr., 1884-85

GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

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(Continued)

*William C. Baggerly, 1886-87

*Joseph A. Bond, 1888-89

*John L. Clark, 1890-91

*Francis L. Carpenter, 1892

*George W. Andrews, 1893-94

*Eugene Massey, 1895

*Virginius V. Harrison, 1896-97

*Lewis W. Flinn, 1898

*Harry Galbraith, 1899-1900

*Joseph Row, 1901

*J. Paul Lukens, 1902-03

*J. Harmer Rile, 1904

*John Oliver, 1905

*Harry W. Lowe, 1906

*Thomas J. Jacobs, 1907

*Alfred M. Clower, 1908

*A. Henry Berlin, 1909

*Stuart J. Horn, 1910

*Albert F. Polk, 1911

*Samuel H. Benson, Jr., 1912

*Walter W. Bacon, 1913

*Alexander J. Taylor, 1914

*Asa Bennett, 1915

*John W. Macklem, 1916

*George S. Scott, 1917

*Leon Walker, 1918

*W. Frank Sharp, 1919

*George L. Dickerson, 1920

*W. Harry Lewis, 1921

*George A. Salmon, 1922

*Charles A. Willin, 1923

+John E. Krauss, 1924

*West A. Trotter, 1925

*George O. Fearon, 1926

*J. Wallace Woodford, 1927

*Frank L. Long, 1928

*Obadiah Clark, 1929

*William O. Wingate, 1930

*Harold W.T. Purnell, 1931

*John P. LeFevre, 1933

*Henry S. Young, 1934

*Calvin E. Afflerbach, 1935

*Herman H. Hanson, 1936

*Cornelius E. Beatty, 1937

*Frank L. Harrar, 1938

*Joseph T. Maxwell, 1939

*Charles R. Cannon, 1940

*George E. Vandegrift, 1941

*Stephen E. Hamilton, 1942

*Andrew J. Bock, Jr., 1943

*Charles S. Cahoon, 1944

*Joseph O. Willis, 1945

*Harvey W. Bentley, 1946

*William H. Cantwell, 1947

*F. Irving Crow, 1948

*J. Ralph Carey, 1949

*R. Earle Dickey, 1950

*Harry R. Craig, 1951

*James Carswell, 1952

*Harry W. Loose, 1953

Irwin R. Murray, 1954

*J. Henry McDonnell, 1955

*Alfred E. Pool, 1956

*Charles E. Green, 1957

*Claude P. Davidson, 1958

*A. Warren Wheatley, 1959

*Rhey H. Smith, 1960

*Raymond A. Howard, 1961

*Powell E. Craig, 1962

*Ernest H. Martyn, 1963

*Warren W. Edinger,Jr.,1964

*Samuel A. Wise, 1965

Chester G. Dahlstrom, 1966

*John S. Proud, 1967

*Richard H. Thomas, 1968

Chester C. Coffin, 1969

#Lawrence B. Jones, 1970

*John J. McClearnen, 1971

*Bruce C. Ward, 1972

John J. Goodier, 1973

*C. Ray Scarborough, 1974

Charles W. Barkins, 1975

*Clifton A. Lutz, 1976

*James E. Peo, 1977

Donald D. Thomas, 1978

*George Kuba, 1979

James H. Hutchins, 1980

*Raymond M. Savage, 1981

Henry G. Law, 1982

James A. Pletz, 1983

*George K. Harris, Jr.,1984

Lewis J. Blackwell, 1985

GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

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(Continued)

Harry M. Sullivan, Jr.,1986

C. Granville McVey, 1987

Richard A. Scarlott, 1988

John B. Dorsey, 1989

Richard W. Garland, 1990

*T. Eugene Womach, 1991

Wayne M. Schutz, 1992

Charles H. Lengel, Jr., 1993

William J. Littel, 1994

C. William Tulloch, 1995

Albert J. Miller, 1996

Sheldon L. Edwards, 1997

Haywood I. Buck, Jr., 1998

Richard L. Weaver, 1999

Carl V. Dresibach, 2000

R. Nelson Biggs, 2001

GRAND TREASURERS

*Stilman A. Hodgemen, 1869-74

*James H. Cameron, 1875

*James Ponder, 1876

*James M. Jones, 1877

*William W. Lobdell, 1878

*Alfred D. Warner, 1879

*Joseph W.H. Watson, 1880

*James H. Price, 1881

*Winfield S. Quigley, 1882

*Joseph A. Bond, 1883

*Wilmer Palmer, 1884

*John B. Book, 1885

*James S. Dobb, 1886

*Francis W. Carswell, 1887

*Benjamin F. Bartram, 1888

*Mark L. Garrett, 1889

*J. Parke Postles, 1890

*Thomas O. Cooper, 1891

*Lewis B. Jervis, 1892

*George H. McCall, 1893

*William L. Crossan, 1894

*Harry W. Lowe, 1895

*Harrie H. Campbell, 1896

*J. Jackson Pierce, 1897

*J. Harmer Rile, 1898

*Thomas G. Pennington, 1899

*George M. Fisher, 1900

*William M. Eaton, Jr., 1901

*John B. Martin, 1902-06

*Thomas Reardon, 1907-18

*George S. Scott, 1919-40

*James McMillan, 1941-52

*James Carswell, 1953-66

*Ernest H. Martyn, 1967-70

*Raymond A. Howard, 1971-79

*C. Ray Scarborough, 1980

Chester C. Coffin, 1981-86

Henry G. Law, 1987-91

C. Granville McVey, 1992 - 94

Donald D. Thomas, 1995

C. Granville McVey, 1996 – 00

G. Thomas Taylor, 2001

Richard A. Scarlott, 2002

GRAND SECRETARIES

*Alfred T.A. Torbert, 1869

*William F. Godwin, 1870-71

*John P. Allmond, 1872-79

*Henry B. McIntire, 1880-85

*William Marshall, 1886

*James H. Price, 1887-1914

*Stuart J. Horn, 1915-23

*John W. Macklem, 1924-43

*Marshall M. Carpenter, 1944-56

*Alfred E. Coe, 1957-61

*Raymond A. Howard, 1962-70

#Lawrence B. Jones, 1971-72

Donald D. Thomas, 1973-74

Henry G. Law, 1975-80

*C. Ray Scarborough, 1981-91

Henry G. Law, 1992-1994

C. Granville McVey, 1995

Donald D. Thomas, 1996- 99

Mark E. Irwin, 2000 -

* - Deceased + - Withdrawn # - Suspended

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RETURNS OF CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS

WASHINGTON & LAFAYETTE CHAPTER NO. 1

WILMINGTON

Date of Charter: January 20, 1869

Stated Convocations: First Monday of each Month

Except September, Second Monday

Closed: July and August

OFFICERS

Robert A. Benson High Priest

Wayne D. Mower King

Peter Tyrell Scribe

Joseph L. Kaufman Treasurer

Franklin R. Townsend, PHP Secretary

Wayne M. Schutz, PGHP Captain of the Host

Timothy D. Spence Principal Sojourner

Howard L. Robertson, III Royal Arch Captain

Henry George, IV Master of the 3rd Veil

Francis E. Kates Master of the 2nd Veil

William H. Athan, PHP Master of the 1st Veil

Scott Dalton Chaplain

C. Norwood Hudson Sentinel

EXALTED

Timothy D. Spence Francis E. Kates

REINSTATED

None

DEMITTED

None

SUSPENDED

William Simpson, III

DIED

None

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ST. JOHN'S CHAPTER NO. 4

WILMINGTON


Stated Convocations: Third Tuesday of each Month


OFFICERS

Charles Hart, PHP High Priest

Lionel D. Hunter, PHP King

Robert A. Wasson, PHP Scribe

C. Granville McVey, PGHP Treasurer

Cesar Aniceto Secretary

Richard L. Weaver, PGHP Captain of the Host

Raymond C. Childress, PHP Principal Sojourner

Albert J. Hart Royal Arch Captain

Sheldon L. Edwards, PGHP Master of the 3rd Veil

David Majors, PHP Master of the 2nd Veil

James A. Johnson, PHP Master of the 1st Veil

Ben Shoop Sentinel

EXALTED

None

AFFILIATED

None

DEMITTED

None

SUSPENDED

Arthur Archer David Bach

David Baker Larry Bennett

Earl L. Emerson, Jr. Kevin E. Dill

Charles L. Roberts, Jr. Dallas E. Salter

Carson L. Stoneman A. Ray Wilkerson

DIED

Matthew R. Loose

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DELTA CHAPTER NO. 6

NEWPORT


Stated Convocations: Second Monday of each Month


OFFICERS

Dean E. Lowe High Priest

John A. Loeb King

John S. Hanna, Jr. Scribe

Eugene R. Small, PHP Treasurer

Herbert J. Atkinson, PHP Secretary

Ray A. Schell, PHP Secretary, Emeritus

Captain of the Host

Principal Sojourner

A. Tony Maxwell Royal Arch Captain

Charles F. Starkey Master of the 3rd Veil

Arthur A. Loveless, Jr. Master of the 2nd Veil

Master of the 1st Veil

William J. Littel, PGHP Sentinel

EXALTED

Anatol Tony Maxwell James Gary Taylor

DEMITTED

None

SUSPENDED

None

DIED

Albert J. McCrery, Jr. Arthur W. Lister,

Jr.

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HOPE CHAPTER NO. 7

GEORGETOWN


Stated Convocations: First Tuesday of each Month

Closed: June, July and August

OFFICERS

John W. Merkley High Priest

James B. Walsh, PHP King

Lucien T. Lenhart Scribe

Chester C. Coffin, PGHP Treasurer

Maurice C. Barnes, PHP Secretary

Samuel L. Mellin, PHP Captain of the Host

Principal Sojourner

Royal Arch Captain

Master of the 3rd Veil

Master of the 2nd Veil

Master of the 1st Veil

Sentinel

EXALTED

None

DEMITTED

None

SUSPENDED

Richard H. Anthony Harold Valerious

Albert C. Vopalecki

DIED

Edward J. Fields Richard H. Lecates

W. Bruce Davis Kenneth A. Sloan

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KENT CHAPTER NO. 8

DOVER


Stated Convocations: First Wednesday of each Month

Closed: June, July and August

OFFICERS

Jon B. Cottrell, PHP High Priest

James T. Ruby King

Archie W. Bethard, III, PHP Scribe

C. William Tulloch, PGHP Treasurer

Harry M. Sullivan, Jr., PGHP Secretary

Richard L. Weaver, PGHP Captain of the Host

James L. Ferguson, PHP Principal Sojourner

Kenneth P. Brown Royal Arch Captain

Richard L. Shehorn Master of the 3rd Veil

S. Curtis Cole Master of the 2nd Veil

John D. Hiott Master of the 1st Veil

Robert P. Newnam Chaplain

Charles W. Barkins, PGHP Sentinel

EXALTED

None

REINSTATED

None

AFFILIATED

Richard L. Weaver

DEMITTED

Joseph P. Miller, Sr.

SUSPENDED

Jesse E. Collier A. Lewis Friday

Gordon S. Pink

DIED

John R. Secord, Jr. Wilbur J. Bulkley

Freeman R. Smith, PHP Harry McDaniel, PHP

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BRANDYWINE CHAPTER NO. 9

WILMINGTON


Stated Convocations: First Thursday of each Month


OFFICERS

Robert R. Hiddeman High Priest

Wayne T. Slack King

Herber R. Hoffman Scribe

John B. Dorsey, PGHP Treasurer

David H. Laucius Secretary

John C. Rayias Captain of the Host

Principal Sojourner

John W. Peronti Royal Arch Captain

Neal J. Sobocipski Master of the 3rd Veil

Master of the 2nd Veil

Melvin E. Gregg Master of the 1st Veil

Wayne M. Schutz, PGHP Chaplain

Edwin L. Stein, Jr. Sentinel

EXALTED

Frederick Coenen William A.

Sembert

Ralph E. Snyder James S. Russell

Ronald Dawson

REINSTATED

None

AFFILIATED

John Losten

DEMITTED

William H. Athan

SUSPENDED

None

DIED

Calvin M. Ritterson, Jr.

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DAYLIGHT CHAPTER NO. 10

NEWPORT

Date of Charter: March 12, 1994

Stated Convocations: 11:00 A.M. Fourth Monday of each Month


OFFICERS

Winfield W. Lane High Priest

Milton O. Wood King

Charles F. Mitchell, Jr. Scribe

William J. Littel, PGHP Treasurer

Richard W. Garland, PGHP Secretary

Wayne M. Schutz, PGHP Captain of the Host

Loren W. Kunkle Principal Sojourner

Harry A. Diehl Royal Arch Captain

William B. Neal Master of the 3rd Veil

Edward G. Roth, III Master of the 2nd Veil

Benjamin A. Thomasson Master of the 1st Veil

Harold T. J. Littleton, PHP Chaplain

Andrew J. Johnson, Jr. Sentinel

EXALTED

Edward G. Roth, III

AFFILIATED

None

DEMITTED

None

SUSPENDED

None

DIED

None

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GRAND SECRETARIES OF GRAND CHAPTERS

RECOGNIZED

BY THE GRAND CHAPTER OF DELAWARE

ALABAMA Arthur C. Harding P.O. Box 320262

Birmingham, Al 35232

ALASKA David A. Hunt P.O. Box 100641

Anchorage, Ak 99510-0641

ALBERTA Lyle C. Dowdell 619 Hunterburn Hill NW

Calgary, Alberta T2K 4S6

ARGENTINA Diego Pawloff Cangallo 1242

1038 Buenos Aires

ARIZONA Gilbert J. Eno 2340 E. University #23

Tempe, AZ 85281-4733

ARKANSAS Homer F. Chamness P.O. Box 24

Fort Smith, AR 72902-0024

AUSTRIA Alexander Petuchow Rauhensteingasse 3

A-1020 Wien

BRITISH COLUMBIA Alexander S. Rollo 1495 W. 8th Ave.,Rm 103

Vancouver V6H 1C9

CALIFORNIA Kenneth G. Hope 801 Elm Avenue

Long Beach, CA 90813

COLORADO Gerald A. Ford 1614 Welton Street #503

Denver, CO 80202-4222

CONNECTICUT Charles B. Fowler,Jr. 35 Elaine Mary Drive

Windsor, CT 06095-1714

DISTRICT of Urban Peters 11713 N. Marlton Avenue

COLUMBIA Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-4908

ENGLAND - RAM M.B.S. Higham 60 Great Queen Street

London WC2B 5AZ

ENGLAND - MARK T. J. Lewis 86 St. James Street

London, SW1A 1PL

FINLAND Rolf Kristofferson Kasarmikatu 16 D

FIN -00130 Helsinki

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FLORIDA W. Robert Young 400-C Julia Street

Titusville, FL 32796

FRANCE Y. Trestournel 65 Boulevard Bineau

2200 Neuilly-sur-Seine

GEORGIA Ted H. Hendon 811 Mulberry Street

Macon, GA 31298

GERMANY Robert C. Simpson Hauptstrasse 1 C

D-66978 Clausen

GREECE Astos Tzifakis 19, Acharnon Street

10438 Athens

HAWAII John B. Connell 1227 Makiki Street

Honolulu, HI 96814

IDAHO M. William Echo P.O. Box 50536

Idaho Falls, ID 83405

ILLINOIS Edward Derry P.O. Box 227

Washimgton, Il.,61571

INDIA N.L. Duggal Freemason's Hall, Janpath

P.O. Box 681 New Delhi 110001

INDIANA Larry E. Gray 2250 E. 550N

Greenville, IN 46140-9007

IOWA John Harris Watts P.O. Box 155

Grand Junction, IA 50107

IRELAND Michael W. Walker 17 Molesworth Street

Dublin 2

ISRAEL Jeffrey Adler P.O. Box 33698

Tel Aviv, 61336

ITALY Dr. Filippo Alfano V. A. di Bonaiuto No 24

50143 Firenze

KANSAS Thomas Owen P.O. Box 1217

Topeka, KS 66601

KENTUCKY John F. Kirby P.O. Box 489

Danville, KY 40423-0489

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LOUISIANA Huston F. Boothe 41325 S. Preston Rd.

Hammond, LA 70403

MAINE Robert D. Chaput 29 Hillside Drive

Hampden, ME 04444

MANITOBA Stanley J. Payne 2025 Corydon Ave.

Winnipeg Manitoba R3P 2G9

MARYLAND Eugene D. Racz 4180 Hills Market Rd.

Felton, DE 19943-3956

MASSACHUSETTS Bob Rudy Homberg 186 Tremont Street

Boston, MA 02111

MEXICO Alejandro Bravo Apdo Postal M7481

Centro Hieberlo, Mexico 6000

MICHIGAN Paul C. Howell 364 Oregon

Ypsilanti, MI 48198-7823

MINNESOTA Robert R. Anderson, Sr. 140 S. Walnut

Belle Plaine, MN 56011

MISSISSIPPI Fred F. Bean P.O. Box 1030

Meridian, MS 39301

MISSOURI Kevin B. Sample 325 Starla Rd.

Columbia, MO 65202

MONTANA Charles F. Tesch 1923 10th Ave. South

Great Falls, MT 59405

NEBRASKA Jay H. Speck 11902 Elm Street, Suite 6D

Omaha, NE 68144-4362

NEVADA Russell M. Wilde 2321 Meadowbrook Lane

Carson City, NV 89701-5724

NEWFOUNDLAND Lawrence Moss 10 Brinex Avenue

& LABRADOR Springdale, A0J 1T0

NEW BRUNSWICK Frank W. Devlin P.O. Box 291

Moncton E1C 8K9

NEW HAMPSHIRE Arnold M. Ashley P. O. Box 246

Dover, NH 03821-0246

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NEW JERSEY Ernest E. Fricks, Jr. 26 Windmill Drive

Clementon, N.J. 08021-5821

NEW MEXICO Arland M. Blackburn P. O. Box 718

Kirtland, NM 87417-0718

NEW SOUTH WALES Raymond F. Spratt 76 Cromer Road

Cromer 2099

NEW YORK Charles J. Reilly 420 W. Jackson Ave.

Middletown, NY 10940-4210

NEW ZEALAND A. N. French P.O. Box 38-224

Howick, Auckland 1705

NORTH CAROLINA Robert A. Schafer P. O. Box 17212

Raleigh, NC 27619

NORTH DAKOTA Orlando V. Ellingson 2724 Valley View Ter.

Bismarck, ND 58501

NOVA SCOTIA Lawrin C. Armstrong R.R. No. 4

Shubenacadie, B0N 2H0

OHIO Dale G. Ray, Jr. 564 West Tuscarawas Ave. Ste 401

Barberton, OH 44203

OKLAHOMA David A. Ray 555 Kickapoo Spur

Shawnee, OK.,74801

ONTARIO Melvin Duke 361 King Street West

Hamilton, Ont. L8P 1B4

OREGON Lawrence E. Six 709 S.W. 15th. Ave.

Portland, OR 92705

PENNSYLVANIA Roy E. Cook One North Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

PHILIPPINES Isaac F. Arribas, Jr. 49 Aglipay St., Area 1

U P Campus Dilman, Que City

QUEBEC Richard S. Siteman 2295 St.Mark St.

Montreal H3H 2G9

QUEENSLAND Paul W. Weaver P.O. Box 10272

Brisbane 4000

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RHODE ISLAND Robert J. Stearns 111 Petis Drive

Warwick, RI 02886

SASKATCHEWAN Lorne Kingston 159 Weaver Crescent

Swift Current S9H 4B8

SCOTLAND Grahame J. Smith 17 Waterloo Place

Edinburgh EH1 3BG

SOUTH AUSTRALIA Noel D. Fairweather Box 19, Rundle Mall

Adelaide 5000

SOUTH CAROLINA Johnnie T. Morris P.O. Box 7463

Columbia, SC 29201-7463

SOUTH DAKOTA Richard C. Geib 609 Wayside Drive

Rapid City, SD 57702

SWITZERLAND J.D.M. Miller PO Box 7204, CH3001

Berne 2

TENNESSEE Alvin Hill P.O. Box 24216

Nashville, TN 37303-4216

TEXAS Edton L. Brooks P.O. Box 296

Waco, TX 76703

UTAH Owen C. Orton 4220 South 4900 West

West Valley City, UT 84120-4823

VERMONT Donald C. Brown RR3, Box 6742B

Barre, VT 05641-8611

VICTORIA Wayne L. Smith 300 Albert Street

East Melbourne 3002

VIRGINIA Howard F. Coleman 10364 Cedar Hill Lane

King George, VA 22485-4539

WASHINGTON James W. Nisbet 149 Elm Avenue.

Chehalis, WA 98532-9010

WEST VIRGINIA J. W. Vandall 1135 McClung Avenue

Barboursville, WV 25504

WESTERN AUSTRALIA R.L. Pries P.O. Box 6002

East Perth 6892

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WISCONSIN Milton F. Gregory 36275 Sunset Drive

Dousman, WI 53118

WYOMING Kenneth S. Watts 506 West Park Ave.

Riverton, WY 82501

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

Near the Grand State or From the Grand

Chapter of Delaware Province Chapter of Delaware

Glen D. Conley ALABAMA Jerry R. Kirk

Ray A. Schell ALASKA Russell A. Kenderick

Victor J. Carre ALBERTA George Diebert

Walter W. Candy ARGENTINA Arturo E. Goodliffe

*Archie W. Bethard, III ARIZONA George E. Krob

*Frank M. Keiser ARKANSAS Boyd W. Russell

*R. Nelson Biggs BRITISH COLUMBIA William D. Jasper

* James A. Pletz CALIFORNIA Albert Miller, Jr.

Harry D. Newell COLORADO Darrell Tygart

C. William Tulloch CONNECTICUT Leo H. Lohrman, II

Ronald Jamison DIST. of COLUMBIA Marshall C. Gardner

* Albert H. Westerside ENGLAND - MARK M.G.W. Masters

John N. Phillos FINLAND Urho Kiukas

Walter F. Lokey FLORIDA Arnold R. Lambe

Richard E. Wise FRANCE J. F. Humbert

Benjamin H. Shoop GEORGIA Leon S. (Sam) Lee, III

Randall C. Mullen GERMANY Walter E. Eichen

* Charles Hart HAWAII William K. McKee, Jr.

Horace G. Patterson, Jr. IDAHO C. William B. Ego

* George W. Taylor ILLINOIS William E. Love

* Chester C. Coffin INDIA Chandra Kumar Sah

G. Richard Ward INDIANA Dennis O. Rohrer

James Ferguson IOWA Paul R. McCoy

Herbert P. Fulmer, II IRELAND John F. G. Neill

James A. Carmean ISRAEL Felix T. Bensaid

Eugene W. Knapp ITALY Vincenzo Pulvirenti

*Charles J. Conley KANSAS M. Wayne Rush

David B. Harman KENTUCKY Stanley Gardner

Charles H. Ware LOUISIANA D. L. Alfridge

* Albert J. Miller MAINE Raymond McLellan

Earl L. Hudson MANITOBA Harold G. McCrae

* Harry M. Sullivan, Jr. MARYLAND Clifton R. Friel

* Warren F. Schueler, Sr. MASSACHUSETTS Leo A. Morin

* Charles H. Lengel, Jr. MEXICO Elias Saldivar

* James B. Walsh MICHIGAN Grover B. Alber

Lewis J. Blackwell MINNESOTA Steven W. Score

Harry M. Miller, Jr. MISSISSIPPI James E. Sneed

* G. Thomas Taylor, III MISSOURI Jose R. Palacios

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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

(Continued)

Near the Grand State or From the Grand

Chapter of Delaware Province Chapter of Delaware

Herbert J. Atkinson MONTANA E. Terrill Nobles

James A. Johnson NEBRASKA Edgar A. Bredemeier

Albert Marshall NEVADA David K. Hamilton

* Charles H. McDonald NEWFOUNDLAND Frederick B. Hollett

* Carl V. Dreisbach, Jr. NEW BRUNSWICK Lewis E. Jepson

* Richard A. Scarlott NEW HAMPSHIRE Gerald F. Buehrer

* William J. Littel NEW JERSEY Harold J. Dilks

* Wayne M. Schutz NEW MEXICO Marcus L. Burr, Jr.

* Robert E. Wasson NEW SOUTH WALES Norman L. Field

* Haywood I. Buck, Jr. NEW YORK Gerald R. Jones

Henry George, IV NEW ZEALAND Raymond E. Marriott

* Richard W. Garland NORTH CAROLINA Paul C. Holbrook

* Robert V. McDowell, III NORTH DAKOTA James F. Moris

* Eugene R. Small NOVA SCOTIA John A. Hebb

* John A. Irwin OHIO Phillip R. McKinney

* Franklin R. Townsend OKLAHOMA Chester M. Cowen

* James T. Elliott, Jr. ONTARIO R. Frank Russell

Samuel L. Mellin OREGON Steve R. Mead

* C. Granville McVey PENNSYLVANIA Robert Sherman

* Sheldon L. Edwards, Sr. PHILIPPINES Aurelio R. Ignacio, Jr.

* James R. Herrington QUEBEC James A. Redmond

* Arthur A. Loveless QUEENSLAND R.E. Hannell

Archie W. Bethard RHODE ISLAND Roland E. Hill

Maynard H. Mires, Jr. SASKATCHEWAN J. Russell McKay

James H. Hutchins SCOTLAND William Angus Menzies

* Harold T. J. Littleton SOUTH AUSTRALIA A. F. Moss, Esq.

John J. Goodier SOUTH CAROLINA D. Samuel Tennyson

* Richard L. Weaver SOUTH DAKOTA Richard Seifel

David L. Majors SWITZERLAND H. G. Cross

Charles E. Farrell TENNESSEE Roger B. Beecham

Donald F. Taylor TEXAS J. Frank Woodward, Jr.

John M. Selfridge UTAH W. J. Westbrook

e Donald D. Thomas VERMONT David L. Phelps

* David F. Coady VICTORIA William Braidford

* John B. Dorsey VIRGINIA Homer M. Kline, Jr.

* Mark E. Irwin WASHINGTON John W. Brewer

* Charles W. Barkins WEST VIRGINIA Robert D. Williams

* Howard L. Robertson, III WEST AUSTRALIA J.E.V. Murdoch

* Vernon E. Lee WISCONSIN Raymond Atkinson

* Maurice C. Barnes WYOMING Vern R. Gersmehl, Jr.

* - Present e - Excused

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD

OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE

The Annual Convention of Anointed High Priests of the State of

Delaware was held in the Masonic Temple, 818 Market Street,

Wilmington, Delaware, on Wednesday evening, December 27, 2000,

A.B. 3913. The Convention was opened in Due Form at 8:10 P.M. with

the following Officers in their respective stations:

Most Excellent President Donald D. Thomas, PGHP

Excellent Vice-President Harry M. Sullivan, Jr., PGHP

Excellent Chaplain James A. Pletz, PGHP

Excellent Treasurer Wayne M. Schutz, PGHP

Excellent Recorder Richard W. Garland, PGHP

Excellent Master of Ceremonies Richard L. Weaver,pt, PGHP

Excellent Conductor John B. Dorsey, PGHP

Excellent Herald Charles J. Conley, PHP

Excellent Steward Charles W. Barkins, PGHP

Excellent Sentinel C. William Tulloch, PHP

together with members and visiting Excellent Companions whose

names are recorded in the Register.

Regrets were sent by Most Excellent Grand High Priest Carl V.

Dreisbach whose son is seriously ill and by Most Worshipful Charles

H. Lengel, Jr. who is traveling on Grand Lodge of Delaware business.

On motion, the Minutes of the Annual Convention of December 29,

1999, was approved as printed and the reading thereof dispensed with.

The Recorder presented the following bill for payment, which was

approved: Refreshments - $18.00 (Paid from receipts of evening). On

motion the Treasurer’s Report was accepted without reading and

directed to be printed in the Proceedings. The suggested donation for

dues was $1.00.

The Constituent Chapters reported that the following had been elected

to preside over their respective Chapters for the ensuing year:

Robert A. Benson Washington & Lafayette Chapter No. 1

Charles T. Hart, PHP St. Johns Chapter No. 4

Dean E. Lowe Delta Chapter No. 6

John W. Merkley Hope Chapter No. 7

Jon B. Cottrell, PHP Kent Chapter No. 8

Robert H. Hiddeman Brandywine Chapter No. 9

Winfield W. Lane Daylight Chapter No. 10

four of whom, being in waiting and having the requisite fee, were duly

introduced, Anointed, Consecrated, and Set Apart to the Holy Order of

High Priesthood in due and ancient form. The Order was conferred in

a most commendable manner by Most Excellent President Donald D.

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Thomas, assisted by the other Officers as listed above. Most Excellent

President Thomas announced that Companion Merkley was unable to

attend the Convention and would be Anointed on February 6, 2001, in

Georgetown.

On motion, all incumbent Officers were re-elected for the ensuing year.

The appointed Officers were re-appointed to their respective stations.

The Most Excellent President recognized the Past Grand High Priests

and Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Delaware in

attendance.

The Most Excellent President then called upon representatives from

the various Chapters to introduce the newly Anointed High Priests-

Elect, each of whom then favored the Convention with remarks.

The Most Excellent President announced the next Order of High

Priesthood Convention would be held on Thursday, December 27, 2001,

at 818 Market St., Wilmington, Delaware.

M.E. President Thomas recognized PGHP Sheldon L. Edwards, Deputy

District GHP, Northeast Region, and Grand Master 3rd Veil, General

Grand Chapter International. Others introduced were MIGM William

J. Littel, Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Delaware, REGC Robert

V. McDowell, III, Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Delaware

and Deputy for Delaware for Delaware Scottish Rite. PGHP John B.

Dorsey, Puissant Sovereign of Delaware Conclave, Red Cross of

Constantine. PGM and PHP Benjamin F. Lloyd, Jr., Grand Secretary

of the Grand Lodge of Delaware and PHP Eugene R. Small, Deputy

Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Delaware. Also, PGHP James

A. Pletz, Prior of Jesse Green Priory No. 70, KYCH.

Three visitors from Pennsylvania were introduced and thanked for

attending. They were PGHP of Pennsylvania Charles Nebel,

Companions Michael Peters and William Hubbard. PGHP Nebel also

sent greetings from Richard Zecker, PHP, and long time attendee at

this function, who was traveling and unable to attend.

Also introduced was Past Grand First Principal Cecil B. Decker of

Nova Scotia who offered his greetings and invited the Companions to

Nova Scotia on May 4&5, 2001, for their Annual Grand Convocation. It

is planned for the Officers of the Grand Chapter of Nova Scotia to

confer the Order of High Priesthood degree, The Traveling Redcoats

will also travel to Nova Scotia to attend.

Grand Scribe Archie Bethard, representing the Grand Chapter of

Delaware, congratulated the candidates and offered brief remarks.

There being no further business to claim the attention of the Most

Excellent President, the Convention was closed in Ample Form at 9:20

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P.M., by Most Excellent President Thomas. After which the Excellent

Companions repaired to the Bedford Club for refreshments and

fellowship.

Attest:

Richard W. Garland, PGHP

Excellent Recorder

Receipts: Fees - $100.00

Dues - 27.00

Disbursements: Refreshments - $18.00

PROCEEDINGS OF A SPECIAL CONVENTION OF THE

ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD

On Tuesday, February 6, 2001, a Special Convention of the Order of

High Priesthood of the State of Delaware was convened at 6:45 P.M. in

the Masonic Temple, Georgetown, Delaware, to anoint, consecrate and

set apart to the Holy Order of High Priesthood, Companion John W.

Merkley who had been duly elected to preside over Hope Chapter No.7.

Assisted by PHP Charles J., Conley and PGHP C. Granville McVey,

Most Excellent President Donald D. Thomas, PGHP, opened the

Convention in short form. The ceremony was also conducted in short

form with the provision the Companion Merkley attend the Annual

Convention of the Order of High Priesthood so that he might witness

the conferral in full form. After the obligation, High Priest J.B. Walsh

presented Companion Merkley with his Bible and membership card.

PHP Samuel L. Mellin made appropriate and moving remarks while

introducing Companion Merkley to those in attendance. Companion

Merkley responded in kind. No further business claiming the attention

of the Order it was closed at 7:15 P.M.

Receipts: Fees - $25.00

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER

ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD OF DELAWARE

DECEMBER 29, 1999

Checking Account

Beginning Balance - December 29, 1999 $146.98

Transfer to Savings Account 12/15/00 146.98

Ending balance - December 27, 2000 0

Savings Account #400-267213

Beginning Balance - December 29, 1999 $570.90

Receipts - Fees 12/29/99 125.00

- Donations/Dues 12/29/99 26.25

Interest - December 31, 1999 10.77

Transfer from Checking Account 146.98

Total to Account For $879.90

Expenditures

Cash - Refreshments 14.25

Ending balance - December 27,2000 $865.65

Certificate of Deposit #496260647

Beginning Balance - December 29, 1999 $2,107.46

Interest to date 2000 164.45

Ending Balance – December 27, 2000 $2,271.91

BALANCE SHEET

12/29/99 12/27/00 Diff.

Assets

Checking Account $ 146.98 0 ($146.98)

Savings Account $ 570.90 $ 865.65 $294.75

Certificate of Deposit $ 2,107.46 $ 2,271.91 $164.45

Bibles (21) $ 467.00 (16) $ 356.00 ($111.00)

Total $ 3,292.34 $ 3,493.56 $201.22

Liabilities 0.00 0.00 0.00

Net Worth $ 3,292.34 $ 3,493.56 $201.22


Wayne M. Schutz, PGHP,

Excellent Treasurer

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MASONIC CALENDAR

Ancient Craft Masons commence their era with the creation of the world,

calling it ANNO LUCIS (A.L.), "in the year of light." Add 4000 years to

the common era. Thus 2002 plus 4000 = 6002.

Scottish Rite, same as Ancient Craft, except the Jewish Chronology is

used, ANNO MUNDI (A.M.), "in the year of the world." Add 3760 years to

the common era. Thus 2002 plus 3760 = 5762. After September add

another year.

Royal Arch Masons date from the year the second temple was commenced

by Zerubbabel, ANNO INVENTIONIS (A.I.), "in the year of discovery."

Add 530 years to the common era. Thus 2002 plus 530 = 2532.

Cryptic Rite (Royal and Select Masters) dates from the year in which the

temple was completed, ANNO DEPOSITIONIS (A. Dep.), "in the year of

the deposit." Add 1000 years to the common era. Thus 2002 plus 1000 =

3002.

Knights Templar commence their era with the organization of their

order, ANNO ORDINIS (A.O.), "in the year of the order." From the

Christian era take 1118. Thus 1118 from 2002 = 884.

Order of High Priesthood dates from the year of the blessing of Abraham

by the High Priest, Melchizedek. ANNO BENEFACTOR (A.B.), "in the

year of the blessing." To the Common era add 1913. Thus 2002 plus 1913

= 3915.

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